Tag: crossword
What Turned Crossword Constructing Into a Boys’ Club?
In July, 2013, Will Shortz, the New York Times’ longtime puzzle editor, asked me to be his assistant. I had just graduated from college, and, to my mind, the invitation had little rationale. It arrived on the heels of minimal correspondence: two e-mails in which Shortz had accepted two of my puzzles, with minor revisions. I doubted his motives for hiring me as much as my qualifications for the job. Surely, there were many more prolific and talented crossword constructors
The Crossword: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Upbraided: nine letters.
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The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, August 6, 2023
Almost uncontrollably say something vague (4).
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The Crossword: Friday, August 4, 2023
Today’s theme: Walking directions.
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The Crossword: Thursday, August 3, 2023
Attire for Sonia Sotomayor: four letters.
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The Crossword: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
A lightly challenging puzzle.
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The Crossword: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
“Candyman” insect: three letters.
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The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, July 30, 2023
In France, you copied ballerina’s skirt (4).
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The Crossword: Friday, July 28, 2023
Today’s theme: Sounds questionable.
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The Crossword: Thursday, July 27, 2023
Casual denial: three letters.
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